jmking

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  1. Hiring Freeze and New Grad

    jmking replied to natrgrrl's topic in General Nursing

    In the great northwest, near the Seattle area, most hospitals are not hiring new grads either. My advice take any job you can get as long and be

  2. What Are you thankful for this Easter?

    jmking replied to elthia's topic in General Nursing

    I thankful for my job, no more school, my wonderful husband and

  3. New Grad Jobs ?!

    jmking replied to jmking's topic in Washington Nursing

    Right now I can not relocate. My husband and I just bought a house last year and his job is very secure. I do have job, it is at a small psych unit. I would like to expand my skills but relocating is...

  4. After a year, it seems the managers ignore me

    jmking replied to SoundofMusic's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with several other posters, no news is good

  5. Hello Psych Nurses & Future Psych Nurses, Please Read

    jmking replied to little_miss_hulk's topic in Psychiatric

    I've been a psych nurse for over a year and half. I am currently trying to find other things to occupy my time. I personally would do med-surg, you just don't get enough time during clinicals to...

  6. I am being advised that when I graduate...

    jmking replied to Lexnursingstudent's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry, I was trying to be nice..yup it's

  7. Mispronouncing medications

    jmking replied to californiaRNstudent's topic in General Nursing

    Don't feel stupid, there are still some drugs I have difficulty saying. It's more important to know what they are, the side effects, and how they are beneficial to your

  8. I am being advised that when I graduate...

    jmking replied to Lexnursingstudent's topic in General Nursing

    Hmmm interesting. I had to reply. Are you for real?! I guess I must be at the bottom of the totem pole, since I started as an LPN and then worked full time to get my RN ADN. I also have four year...

  9. Lake Washington Technicall College LPN-RN program?

    jmking posted a topic in Washington Nursing

    I just wanted to know what anyone thinks of Lake Washington's LPN-RN program? Jmking

  10. Losing HOPE!

    jmking replied to Someday2bRN's topic in General Nursing

    Keep your head up, I know it's hard but try to distract yourself with friends and

  11. WA state and ID state lic

    jmking replied to short1978's topic in General Nursing

    I know you can have two licenses for sure. I was trying to remember the rule Washington state, you can place your license as inactive...which is $35 (I think, check BON site). I highly recommend it...

  12. ATI and NCLEX

    jmking replied to firstyearRN's topic in General Nursing

    Most schools are using Hesi or ATI as a standardized testing format to help you get used to NCLEX style questions. ALthought not quite like NCLEX, it does help you focus on your weak points. As my mom...

  13. WA state and ID state lic

    jmking replied to short1978's topic in General Nursing

    Look BON of each state sometimes you can pay to put a hold on your

  14. Do You Wear Gloves When...

    jmking replied to chevyv's topic in General Nursing

    Gloves,

  15. How many hours do you work each week?

    jmking replied to swimincatz's topic in General Nursing

    40 hours with some

  16. "You take the BUS to work!"

    jmking replied to abbaking's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I only wish I could take the bus to work.......I hate

  17. No gifts from the Drs???

    jmking replied to racing-mom4's topic in General Nursing

    I never expect anything from the docs. My company gave a holiday bonus which was fine for me. You do get a few of the people that whine because they feel they are entitiled to

  18. Do you sign "RN' after your name OUTSIDE of the hospital?

    jmking replied to uscstu4lfe's topic in General Nursing

    Never....then someone asks you, "what do think this

  19. Lake Washington Technicall College LPN-RN program?

    jmking replied to jmking's topic in Washington Nursing

    I am currently in the program...funny I forgot about the post. I graduated this December. I like the program but I also graduated with my PN from there. I would go to an informational meeting, I'm not...

  20. Am I "too old" to change careers?!

    jmking replied to pixieshmoo's topic in General Nursing

    Trust me you are never too old to go back to

  21. I think I HATE what i'm doing...

    jmking replied to ilovematt48's topic in General Nursing

    When I first started nursing school, I had a relly difficult time. Classes were tough and I had one teacher that was very rude and demeaning not only to myself but too others. I never felt confident...

  22. Do you get paid for your lunch?

    jmking replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

    Getting paid right now on

  23. I have a BS in Business, should I go for BSN or ADN?

    jmking replied to prairiegirl's topic in General Nursing

    I would apply to both. I have a BA and could only get into ADN program because alot of schools in my area are looking for people who do not have an undergraduate degree. Plus it always good to apply...

  24. What is the biggest piece of advice you have for nursing students?

    jmking replied to ton343's topic in General Nursing

    1) Don't beat yourself up when you mistakes, you're only human. 2) During school have periods of fun and relaxtion, it helps after studying. 3) Always ask questions. 4) If you don't understand a...

  25. Depressed about oreintation schedule

    jmking replied to kaybrn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Sometimes you just have to deal with it...life sucks but if this is your "dream" job and you are a new nurse you will just have to suck it